A4 Mk3
| Exploded view of drive shaft with 88/98 mm dia. outer sliding constant velocity joint and 100/108 mm dia. inner sliding constant velocity joint (with cap) |
| 1 - | Cover |
| q | Drive cover off carefully with drift; renew if damaged |
| q | Sealing surfaces between cover and inner sliding constant velocity joint must be free from grease on assembly |
| q | Before attaching to sliding constant velocity joint, apply sealant to sealing surface |
| 2 - | Circlip |
| q | Use normal commercial circlip pliers when removing and installing |
| q | Always renew if removed |
| 3 - | Inner sliding constant velocity joint |
| q | Renew only as complete unit |
| q | Checking → Chapter |
| q | Grease quantity and type → Anchor |
| q | Adhesive surfaces must be free of oil and grease |
| q | Grease splines on drive shaft lightly with grease used in joint when fitting joint onto drive shaft |
| 4 - | Boot with cap for inner sliding constant velocity joint |
| q | Without vent hole |
| q | Drive cap off carefully with drift; renew if damaged |
| q | Check inner sliding constant velocity joint if boot is damaged → Chapter |
| q | Sealing surfaces between cap and inner sliding constant velocity joint must be free from grease on assembly |
| 5 - | Lock plate |
| 6 - | Bolt |
| q | M10 |
| q | 70 Nm |
| q | Always renew if removed |
| 7 - | Hose clip |
| q | Always renew if removed |
| q | Tightening → Anchor |
| 8 - | Drive shaft |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
| 9 - | Hose clip |
| q | Always renew if removed |
| q | Tightening → Anchor |
| 10 - | Boot for outer sliding constant velocity joint |
| q | Without vent hole |
| q | Check for splits and chafing, renew if necessary |
| q | Sealing surfaces between boot and outer metal cap must be free from grease on assembly |
| q | Sealing surfaces between boot and drive shaft must be free from grease on assembly |
| 11 - | Hose clip |
| q | Always renew if removed |
| q | Tightening → Anchor |
| 12 - | Circlip |
| q | Always renew |
| q | For correct version refer to → Electronic parts catalogue |
| q | Fit into annular groove on shaft before installing (no longer visible once joint is installed) |
| q | Before fitting sliding constant velocity joint, align circlip centrally with opening facing upwards. |
| 13 - | Outer sliding constant velocity joint |
| q | Renew only as complete unit |
| q | Driving off → Chapter |
| q | Installing: drive onto shaft with plastic hammer until compressed circlip seats |
| q | Circlip must fit in chamfer on joint when installing; guide with pliers if necessary |
| q | Grease quantity and type → Anchor |
| q | Sealing surfaces between boot and outer sliding constant velocity joint must be free from grease on assembly |
| q | Grease splines on drive shaft lightly with grease used in joint when fitting joint onto drive shaft |
| 14 - | Bolt |
| q | 200 Nm +180° |
| q | Always renew if removed |
| q | Observe instructions for loosening and tightening → Chapter |
Note
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| Grease quantity | of which in: | ||
| Outer joint | Total quantity | Joint | Boot |
| [mm] | [g] | [g] | [g] |
| 88/98 | 80/105 | Distribute grease filling evenly in joint | |
| Inner joint | |||
| 100/108 | 80/105 | Pack grease into joint through ball races | |
